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How Much Does Sprinkler Heads Cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Professional replacement of one lawn sprinkler head (spray or rotor) in an existing irrigation system, including part, dig-out and adjustment.

Sprinkler Heads in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $69 to $174 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Sprinkler Heads in Chicago, Illinois

$69 – $174

each

Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for sprinkler heads.

National average: $60 – $151 each

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $58 – $148 each

    Standard 4 in. pop-up head of the same type as the one removed, nozzle set and arc adjusted

  • Standard

    $69 – $174 each

    Heavier-duty 4 in. pop-up head of the same type with check valve to stop low-head drainage, nozzle and arc adjusted

  • Premium

    $86 – $217 each

    Pressure-regulated 4 in. pop-up head of the same type with check valve and matched-precipitation nozzle, flexible swing connection

Cost Breakdown in Chicago

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$29 – $73each
Laborlabor$27 – $69each
Supplies & Othersupplies$6.31 – $19each
Equipment & Disposalequipment$6.31 – $13each
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($27.00-$68.00 per unit)
  • Labor ($21.00-$53.00 per unit)
  • Supplies & Other ($5.90-$18.00 per unit)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($5.90-$12.00 per unit)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg

Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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